Located in the lush pasturelands of Lancashire, this family dairy has been making cheese for over 70 years.
Blacksticks Blue is a new, soft, blue-veined cheese from Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses. Made solely with pasteurized milk from the family's cows, the cheese is matured for eight weeks, during which it develops an amber hue and, says Butlers, a smooth but tangy flavor. The name Blacksticks comes from a collection of tall chestnut trees on the Goosnargh-Chipping border, which is also the name given to the family's restaurant.

Former supreme champion winner, Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, recently picked up three trophies and seven class firsts including Best Overall Cheese Dairy and Best Blue Cheese at the Nantwich International Cheese Show. Blacksticks Blue was also a 2004 NASFT Contest Finalist.

This is one of the best blue cheeses I have ever had. The texture is creamy, the flavor is rich and mellow with a pleasing bite. The love child of Stilton and Cheddar. Perfect paired with beef; I used some in a stroganoff recipe from their cute website, melted some more on a steak, and now I'm back to buy more.

By Anitafrom Long Island, NYon Aug 18, 2014

Butlers Blacksticks Blue

Incredible cheese!
I had it in a restaurant out east, came home and ordered it on line and me and my guests are enjoying it immensely!

By Stevefrom COon Jul 13, 2014

I LIKE this cheese !

Sharp Cheddary basis. Smooth, creamy, sharp, buttery. What more could ask from cheese?

By em Smifffrom Avon, CTon Aug 03, 2013

Ammmmmmmmazing!

Don't be fooled by the colour or blue - very sweet and creamy with a lovely stinky (in a good way) aroma. I serve with wasabi rice crackers and a nice chilled Puligny Montrachet. I feeling decadent a nice bit of fizz!

By Shadowsfrom PAon Dec 15, 2012

Great flavor

This blue cheese is only second to Mature Stilton. Great flavor and texture, I can tell it is a good blue because my wife does not like it, just means more for me.

By JAfrom Michiganon Oct 05, 2012

Always Great

2nd time I've tried this. Great again.

By JAfrom Michiganon Apr 03, 2012

Incredible Cheese

This cheese has a deep and intense Stilton taste. Yes, Stilton more than Blue. Very creamy. This is a great cheese. One of the best.

By GogoTheGreatfrom TXon Apr 02, 2012

Amazing

My bf threw this on top of a wagyu tenderloin and it was INCREDIBLE!

By Kentsterfrom Maineon Dec 31, 2011

Great cheese

I bought this because I love Shropshire blue and thought the yellow color would be similar. It isn't, it is different. Creamier than Shropshire and more like a great Stilton. Great snacking cheese.

By breakcheffrom VAon Dec 25, 2010

One of the Best

Not many people have heard of Blacksticks Blue, which is an absolute shame. This is without a doubt one of the richest, finest blues I have ever had. While excellent when used to top a steak, this cheese truly stands well on its own.